Grace D (Fili) Liscio
Mar 11, 2019
Rotterdam – Grace D. Liscio, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11th, 2019. Grace was born in LeRoy, NY to her parents, the late Salvatore and Lena Fili. Educated in LeRoy, Grace went on to earn her associate’s degree from Mohawk Valley Technical Institute. She married her dear husband Pat in 1959 and together they owned and operated Hollywood...
Kenneth E Leffingwell
Mar 10, 2019
Kenneth E. Leffingwell, 88, of Schenectady, NY, passed away peacefully in his home on March 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, on October 11, 1930, he was the son of the late Clayton and Loretta (Richardson) Leffingwell, one of nine children in a very loving and close family. He served in the United States Army from...
Linda L (Giordano) Dlugosz
Mar 8, 2019
Sweetwater, TX - Linda L. Dlugosz, 77, entered her eternal home on March 8, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was born to Anthony and Leona Giordano on December 8, 1941 in Oak Park, Illinois. She married the late James Emhart in 1957 and together they had three children. Linda graduated with a degree in Cosmetology in...
Giovanni Marotta
Mar 5, 2019
Giovanni Marotta, 83 of Schenectady, passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Giovanni was born in Castel Campagnano Italy to the late Pasquale and Maria Assunta Vitelli Marotta. He has lived in Schenectady for 50 years and was employed at General Electric for 24 years before retiring in 1994. Being a man...
Whalen G Kingsbury Iii
Mar 4, 2019
Cobleskill – Whalen G. Kingsbury III, 69, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Monday, March 4th, 2019 after a long illness. Whalen was born in Schenectady on June 25th, 1949. A graduate of Linton High School, Whalen went on to serve his country with the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a combat veteran. After his discharge, Whalen...
Lillian R Corbo
Feb 24, 2019
Schenectady – Lillian Rose Corbo, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24th, 2019 at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes NY. Lillian was born in Schenectady to her parents, the late Dominick Corbo and Josephine (Grottola) Corbo. A graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Lillian worked as a secretary at the General Electric Company for over 40 years. Upon...
Patricia A Cimmino
Feb 21, 2019
Rotterdam – Patricia A. Cimmino, 60, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Thursday, February 21st, 2019. Patty was born in Schenectady to her parents, the late Dominick and Carolyn (Rosa) Cimmino. A lifelong area resident, Patty worked as a hairstylist throughout the area for many years. Patty enjoyed making crafts, especially wreaths and jewelry. She was an avid fan of...
Robert F Anderson
Feb 21, 2019
Robert F. Anderson, 81 of Rotterdam, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Born in Schenectady on February 28, 1937, Robert was the son of the late Elwood and Alice Van Patten Anderson. He graduated from Mont pleasant High School in 1955 and joined the US Army. Robert was honorably discharged in June of 1957 and was married to Beverly...
Marilyn M (Miller) Ennis
Feb 18, 2019
Marilyn Ennis, 91, died Monday, February 18, 2019, at Albany County Nursing Home. She was born June 14, 1927, in Hudson, New York, the daughter of Kenneth and Laura (Palen) Miller. Marilyn graduated from Hudson High School. She married Sherwood Ennis on August 2,1947. They had four children and lived in Schenectady. Marilyn gave of her time, serving as a...
Charles L Haigh Jr
Feb 17, 2019
Rotterdam - Charles L. Haigh Jr., 70, passed away Sunday February 17, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family after a 5 year battle with Glioblastoma. Born in Yonkers he was the son of the late Charles L. Haigh Sr. and Margaret Broderick Haigh. A decorated Vietnam veteran Charles served our country in the United States Army from 1968-1971...
Darcee Lynn (Bonfey) Parkis
Feb 17, 2019
Schenectady - Darcee L. Parkis, 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feburary 17, 2019 after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born on Feburary 25, 1957 to the late Thomas and Sylvia (Seastrand) Bonfey. Darcee graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1975. She worked for the NYS Education Department until her retirement. She was also owner and operator...
Richard "Rit" Krosky
Feb 16, 2019
Rotterdam- Richard E. “Rit” Krosky, 68, at rest February 16, 2019. A lifelong area resident, Rit was born in Schenectady on January 12, 1951. He was a Police Officer for twenty three years for the Town of Rotterdam. Rit was later employed by the Mohonasen School District for another 15 years where he was a security officer. He was also...
David T Schettine Sr
Feb 15, 2019
Schenectady - David T. Schettine Sr., 87, of Schenectady died peacefully at Glendale Nursing Home on February 15, 2019. Born in Scotia, David was the son of the late Carmine and Carmella (Vinciquerra) Schettine and was a lifelong area resident, who enjoyed being with family and friends, playing cards, watching sports, and betting on horses. David retired from the Schenectady...
Eleanor F (Spina) Capra
Feb 14, 2019
Rotterdam- Eleanor F. (Spina) Capra, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 14th, 2019 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Born in Schenectady, Eleanor was the daughter of late Fortunato and Filomena (Longo) Spina. She was a graduate of Draper High School. Eleanor was employed as a secretary with the General Electric Co. for almost 40 years, retiring in 1989. She was...
Rachel A (Hickok) Phillips
Feb 13, 2019
Rachel A. Phillips, 95 of Glenville, passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Born in Ballston Spa, Rachel was a graduate of Draper High School in Rotterdam and later received her bachelor’s degree from Ellis School of Nursing. Rachel was a longtime member of East Glenville Community Church, She served as a Sunday school teacher for many...
Mary E Cappiello
Feb 8, 2019
Schenectady – Mary E. Cappiello, 91, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 8th, 2019. Born in Schenectady, Mary is the daughter of the late Francesco and Lucia (Profili) Cappiello. She graduated from the Academy of the Holy Names in Albany. Mary was the proud owner of Cappiello Foods on Broadway, serving her community for over 75...
Alicegrace M (Colozzi) Cherko
Feb 5, 2019
Alicegrace M. Cherko, of Rotterdam passed the morning of February 5th, 2019 with her family by her side. Alicegrace was known for her love of reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with her family. As a special education aide at Schalmont Central Schools, she devoted herself to helping her students succeed. That love of caregiving transferred into all aspects of...
Michele Anne (Tarantino) Urrato
Feb 3, 2019
Michele Anne Urrato, 68, of Guilderland, passed quietly on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Delmar. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Michele was the daughter of the late Frank and Mildred Tarantino. She relocated to the Guilderland area in 1977 where she expanded her family and service in the Guilderland School District. Michele was employed...
James V Vetro
Feb 2, 2019
Guilderland – James V. Vetro died February 2, 2019 at the age of 88. James affectionately known as Jim, was a long time Guilderland resident. James is survived by his wife Margaret (Peg) of sixty years, sons Paul (Sandra) and Matthew (Robin), grandchildren, Sarah, Noelle, Alexis, Alec, great grandchild Sadie and sister-in-law Mary Culligan and numerous nieces and nephews. James...
Polly M (Rose) Mastroianni
Feb 2, 2019
Schenectady - Polly Mastroianni, 61, passed away quietly on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she left us far too soon. Polly, a talented artist, a homemaker for much of her life, loved children, animals, playing, swimming, laughing, music, gardening, playing her ukulele and all things arts and crafts....
